In the Land of Cave and Cliff Dwellers

"In the Land of Cave and Cliff Dwellers" by Frederick Schwatka is a late 19th-century story about the author's journey through northwestern Mexico, especially Chihuahua and Sonora, where he studies the native people's way of life, especially the Tarahumari, and checks out old ruins. The book kicks off with Schwatka getting ready to cross the border into Mexico from Deming, New Mexico, heading into areas that haven't been explored much to learn new things. Schwatka thinks about how tough it is to travel in these far-off places and makes it clear that he wants to avoid the usual travel writing clichés. He wants to give a real and exciting account of his adventures through amazing landscapes, historical spots, and his interactions with the people who live there. The story is an interesting trip packed with discovery and thought.